Thanks to Google, more people may be experiencing the Dunning-Kruger effect — the phenomenon where those with lesser skills tend to overestimate their ability, and those with advanced skills underestimate their ability. Adrian Ward found that people who were allowed to use Google when answering a questionnaire felt more confident in their recollection abilities, even saying they would perform as well when presented with a future test without the Internet. He speculates that Google’s snappy nature makes people think the information came from their memories instead. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
